CVE-2017-8493

Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to set variables that are either read-only or require authentication when Windows fails to enforce case sensitivity for certain variable checks, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8493 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98850 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8493?
CVE-2017-8493 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8493?
To fix CVE-2017-8493, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8493 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8493 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8493?
CVE-2017-8493 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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